I don't think zoning and the other minimum requirements are the issue. It's the fact that the longterm costs of sprawl aren't going to be born by the individual, so the individual doesn't consider them.
If the country decides to fight a war that adds another $5K in debt per citizen, most people are oblivious to that.
But if they told you your share for the war will be an extra $100 a month for the next 5 years, you might pay more attention.
By the way, the average taxpayer's share of the national debt is now $161K.
If the country decides to fight a war that adds another $5K in debt per citizen, most people are oblivious to that.
But if they told you your share for the war will be an extra $100 a month for the next 5 years, you might pay more attention.
By the way, the average taxpayer's share of the national debt is now $161K.